Dec 29, 2021
God's Revelation to the World: The figures of wise men who come from the east represent the coming of the whole world to worship Jesus. The figures of Herod and his wise men represent those who reject Jesus as Messiah. This is not only the celebration God's saving presence to all peoples, but also a challenge to those...
Dec 26, 2021
Busy with the affairs of my Father: The final epsiode of Luke's story of Jesus' infancy is the only place where Jesus speaks. His parents' concerns over his loss are challenged by his response that he must now be in the house of his Father, and about the affairs of his Father. The story of Jesus' ministry can now begin....
Dec 25, 2021
The Word became Flesh: The Prologue to the Gospel of John is among the most profound passages in the Bible. It tells of the pre-existent union of love between God and the Word, the Word's saving gifts of light and life, and our ambiguous response. But the Word is Jesus Christ who dwelt among us, showing us the wonderful...
Dec 22, 2021
Swaddling cloths and a manger on the road: Luke's account of a birth of Jesus, as with the appearance of John the Baptist, is fixed in a given time and place. But it is surrounded by the symbols of swaddling cloths, only used for a king, a manger, from which Israel should be nourished, recognition by the simplest of...
Dec 15, 2021
Why should we be honoured? Two mothers meet, as Mary visits Elizabeth. Elizabeth and the child she is carrying salute the greatness of Mary, a greatness that has been bestowed on her because she has "believed that the promise made her would be fulfilled" (Luke 1:45)
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